MTM-203 Satellite Mobile Transceiver
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 849 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N CMDC-203-X0GA1, Revision A2 |
| Firmware versions | C.3.6.T |
Module description
CMDC's MTM-203 is a small, low power L-Band satellite transceiver for power, weight and space-restrictive applications. The MTM-203 is designed for easy integration into systems that benefit from secure, near real-time, over-the-horizon communications. The MTM-203 is based on battlefield proven technology that enables many new applications, such as handheld and covert devices. The module provides messaging connectivity worldwide with other mobile and terrestrial connected users of CMDC's proprietary network. CMDC's products operate on a variety of satellite providers without reconfiguration.
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Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-10-18 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2008-04-29 | Update |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2007-10-18, 2008-04-29